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The Pursuit of Happiness

film by Mulligan [1971]
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  • Robert Mulligan

    In 1971 Mulligan directed The Pursuit of Happiness, a drama about an alienated young man (Michael Sarrazin) who accidentally kills a woman with his car and accepts a prison sentence rather than prove it was an accident. The film drew criticism for its seemingly illogical turns, and it failed…

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    In 1971 Mulligan directed The Pursuit of Happiness, a drama about an alienated young man (Michael Sarrazin) who accidentally kills a woman with his car and accepts a prison sentence rather than prove it was an accident. The film drew criticism for its seemingly illogical turns, and it failed…

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